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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 641.06 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 641.06 and 153.55 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 641.06 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/641.06 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 641.06 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 98,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,430.79/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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